El Diente Peak, Mountain summit in San Juan Mountains, Colorado, US
El Diente Peak rises to 14,165 feet in elevation, featuring steep slopes and a distinctive tooth-shaped profile visible across the San Juan mountain range.
The first documented climb of El Diente Peak occurred in 1930 by mountaineers Dwight Lavender, Forrest Greenfield, and Chester Price, who named it after its tooth-like appearance.
The peak stands within the Lizard Head Wilderness of San Juan National Forest, established in 1980 to protect 41,193 acres of natural landscapes.
Climbers access the mountain through Kilpacker Trailhead at 10,060 feet or Woods Lake Trailhead at 9,352 feet, with Navajo Lake offering camping facilities.
Despite its modest prominence of 239 feet, the mountain presents class 3 scrambling routes on loose talus, requiring careful navigation to avoid dangerous terrain.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 37.83942,-108.00601
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07
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